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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 520.91 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 520.91 and 202.88 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 520.91 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/520.91 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 520.91 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 105,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,678.60/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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